Sajirah|about

Welcome to the psychotherapy centre where we will access your need and help you find the right therapist. We are just a telephone call away with our network of therapist located in major towns and cities.

Rev. Dr. James Emmanuel Gibbs, founder of this project, has been providing counselling and family therapy for over twelve years. Founder of SAJIRAH PSYCHOTHERAPY and CHAPLAINCY SERVICES, he anticipates reaching many persons who need active and flexible psychotherapy. A trained counsellor and therapist , Rev Dr. Gibbs is a graduate of The United Theological College of the West Indies, (UTCWI), Mona, University of the West Indies, Mona, and the Doctor of Ministry Degree from, Columbia Theological Seminar, USA & United Theological College of the West Indies, Rev. Dr Gibbs also studies in Cuba and Scotland where he gained extended experience in pastoral care and cross cultural family systems. He has worked with families, children & adolescents, seniors, relationships, and couples. Rev. Dr. Gibbs worked as volunteer to individuals, sporting organisations, and corporations, providing positive life-changing guidance, motivation and therapy needed to expand happiness and fulfilled lives.

An ordained minister, he is the first point of therapy for his parishioners. He leads persons on a daily basis to a stable and happy lifestyle. These persons explore ways of resolving personal differences and life issues. His goal is to afford clients opportunities to identify, undestand and manage a wide range of emotional and behavioural problems. He has strong family values and philosophies which he imparts to others.

- anxiety and depression
- marital and family problems
- self-esteem, identity, assertiveness issues
- relationship issues
- loss and bereavement
- abuse and rape
- life changes and challenges, finding direction
- work-related stress
- sexuality and spirituality issues
- pre-marital counselling, marriages, marital assessments and divorce couselling

Q. What if I'm not sure if counselling/therapy is for me?
When you get connected to one of our counsellors your queries will be discussed and the appropriate services/referrals will be made . Remember we are your first point of contact. We'll assess your situation and prepare you for referral where necessary.

Remember psychotherapy is for persons of all ages, background and walks of life. it serves individuals, couples, families, or groups. Psychotherapy works in a variety of settings treating emotional distress and/or psychological disturbances which occurres either within or between individuals, families and groups.

Q. Do you have a walk-in counselling practice, if I decide to have a face-to-face consultation?

Yes. initial assessment will establish a provisional diagnostic of your need. This will also formulate the course of theapy, taking into accout inentified changes required in congition, affect and behavior. Our therapists are availabe where they can offer warn, accepting, and non-judgemental assessment, They will provide managed care with confidentiality and control over your needs. (See issues you can talk to us about above)

Q. Are international callers welcome?
Yes. Although we are targeting Jamaicans, Sajirah Psychotherapy and Chaplaincy Services' problem solving services are open to persons living abroad. This is the world wide web after all. Counselling eliminates boundaries.